Congratulations to Our Graduates

Congratulations to Our Graduates June 6, 2024 PhD Dr. Abbie Sumrall Nelson, daughter of Rusty and Becky Sumrall, graduated from Michigan State University on April 26 with a PhD in Social Work . Abbie is currently teaching at MSU. On August 1 Abbie begins a new job as...

Letter from Pastor Thomas

Letter from Pastor Thomas June 2, 2024 Church Family, Acts 17:26 tells us it is God who appoints the times and places that we live and move and have our being. Proverbs 19:21 makes it even clearer that though there are many plans and purposes in man’s heart, the...

Appreciation for support of Spring Gala 2024

Cinderella / Spring Gala 2024 with Sincere Appreciationby Laurie Hall, director/producer 4 ticketed performances 8 weeks of cast rehearsal/production 37 cast members, spanning the generations 33 additional people involved with music, costumes, sound, set, lighting,...

Letter from Minister of Pastoral Care Tony Rankin

Letter from Minister of Pastoral Care Tony Rankin April 14, 2024 Dear NFBC congregation, Almost eight years ago this congregation asked me to become the Minister of Pastoral Care and bring a counseling presence to the congregation and the downtown community. In...

Lives Impacted in Guatemala

Lives Impacted in Guatemala February 1, 2024 | By Shannon Meadors On January 18, Nashville First sent eight members to the Lake Atitlan region of Guatemala to partner with Volunteer Baptists International to lead a three-day children’s camp. Forty children attended...

Advent 2023 Guide: Together We Sing

Have you noticed how much singing there is throughout the Bible? Often angels or multitudes of people are singing together. This year our Advent Guide celebrates the hymns and songs the church has sung together over the years. Take time to enjoy these devotions...